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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

STOP BOOK BANS!! We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state! (I did this, after personalizing the email. I encourage everyone else to do it, too!) action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States

Federal censorship measures like S4925 and HR7661will put the Federal Government in charge of the books available to you and your children.

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Lauren Royal @laurenroyal.com · 05/06/2026

Woo, it’s Friday! Have you seen our Friday Freebie, 99¢, & New Book Recommendations? This week we’re featuring hist roms from @sherryewing.bsky.social, @brendahiatt.bsky.social , & @glynniscampbell.bsky.social ! (Plus an announcement re: my next release...) Get it all here: royall.ink/FridayBooks

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal support for libraries. I just signed. action.everylibrary.org/petitionimls... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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PETITION: Stop Trump's Proposed Elimination of Federal Funding for Libraries

Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I signed the petition for H.R.7691, the Fight Book Bans Act. Schools need federal funding to fight book bans. Will you add your name? action.everylibrary.org/fightbookban... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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PETITION: Support the Fight Book Bans Act (2026)

Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

A petition to convince newsletter advertisers (like BookBub) to stop requiring Amazon links/ASINs for their paid services. Better yet, allow links to authors' direct stores! c.org/NHKtbnZ7 via @Change

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Stop requiring Amazon links/ASINs for paid newsletter services

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad. Time to push back! action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

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PETITION: Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools

Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop the DoDEA book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.

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KeithDB @keithdb.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This is what an occupying army does.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Surprised? Not I! The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country. When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life. action.everylibrary.org/finland via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

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The Happiest Country in the World Invests in Public Libraries

This country spends nearly 40% more than the United States on its libraries.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The Senate passed a resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending. Students and homeless veterans need this! action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

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SEND AN EMAIL: Protect WiFi Hotspots for Students and Libraries – Vote NO on H.J. Res. 33

ACTION NEEDED: Protect WiFi Hotspot for Students and Libraries

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I just signed! Maybe if enough do, it will matter. Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today. action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

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PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The Trump administration fired one of the most respected, celebrated, and qualified librarians in America. The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying. action.everylibrary.org/haydenaicong... Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social for more!

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What Were the Real Reasons that Trump Fired the Librarian of Congress?

The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause! Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here. www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...

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STATEMENT: President Trump Fires the Librarian of Congress and Now Congress Must Push Back

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 29/04/2025

Along 20+ organizations, The Authors Guild urges Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. As news deserts expand—206 counties have NO local news source!—we can't afford to lose these vital community voices. rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We need more victories like this! After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated. bit.ly/4d2yhZO via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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How EveryLibrary Helped Right to Read North Dakota Defeat SB 2307

Why It Matters for the Future of Library Advocacy

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Writing a letter to the editor to support libraries makes a powerful statement. A well-written letter in the local paper can sway votes and protect funding. That's why EveryLibrary made it easy to write a letter to the editor of your local paper! bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Write a Letter to the Editor to Support Libraries!

Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Great to see a victory for a change! 💖 Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course. www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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How EveryLibrary and Allies Stopped the Defunding of the New Hampshire State Library

Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course.

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Yudron Wangmo @yudronwangmo.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If you have a library card, in the U.S. and possibly elsewhere, you can read millions of books for free through the Libby app.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Protest! In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It's almost here! StarTorn, book 12 in my Starstruck series, releases Friday, Feb 28, exclusively on my website! (It'll release at all the other vendors on March 14th.) brendahiatt.com/books/young-...

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Glynnis Campbell ~ Author @glynniscampbell.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A HUG FOR YOU EVERY DAY! Historical romance authors believe in Happily Ever After and Love Conquers All. So in that spirit, we're offering the gift of virtual hugs this month. Click on the link for today's hug--and a FREE GIFT from @brendahiatt.bsky.social www.glynnis.net/landing_page...

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Seriously?? Thousands of books have been targeted for removal from school and public libraries. In fact, we've been tracking thousands of book bans here. Yet, the U.S. Dept of Education released a statement calling book bans a hoax! bit.ly/4h76cS5 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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EveryLibrary Objects to Trump Administration Calling Book Bans a Hoax

Book bans have not been a Biden-era hoax, and we have the receipts to prove it.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Today I typed THE END on StarTorn, my next Starstruck book. Because I'm such a slow writer, this is a Very Big Deal! (I began this book around mid-March) Still plenty of revising to do, of course, but I'm fairly confident I'll make my February release date. Whew!! 😅

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

earth from other planets: mercury, mars, saturn, and beyond neptune

A black and white image. The background is dark grey with many small white stars scattered across it. In the bottom left of the image there are two larger white dots next to each other. The bigger of the two is Earth and the smaller one is the Moon.

Earth from the surface of Mars. The dark Martian landscape is visible and in the gray sky is a tiny white dot with an arrow pointing to it reading “Earth”.

Saturn’s rings cover the top half of the image and the bottom shows the planet with a glowing atmosphere. In the black space between the rings and planet is a tiny white dot, which is Earth.

The infamous pale blue dot image taken by Voyager 1. Against the darkness and emptiness of space, there is a very small dot, which is Earth, suspended in a beam of sunlight.

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Small Business Saturday is a great time to support authors selling their books from their own websites. (Businesses don't get much smaller than that, LOL!) My own bookstore (YA SF romance, historical romance and one mystery) is here, just to get you started 😉 brendahiatt.com

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Author empowerment is my jam. Back when we were all trad pubbed, I compiled surveys on author earnings to be widely shared and presented workshops on how the money worked (and who was paying what). Then indie publishing became a thing, and now direct selling. Upward & onward!

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Who else here is an indie author selling their books from their own websites? Let's talk!

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Brenda Hiatt @brendahiatt.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Dipping my toe into this new space, rather like a doe cautiously approaching the watering hole. I like book stuff, writer stuff, science stuff, funny stuff... Kittens are good, too. Toxic stuff, not so much.

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